SAT II test: a familiar sight
As two juniors delved into an SAT II Math IC test, a college admission exam, on June 2, they received an interesting surprise. The test they were taking was very familiar. They recognized anywhere from 41 to 47 out of 50 problems as having been on practice tests they received from their separate SAT II tutors.
Thefts reported
At a time when the administration is focusing on protecting the school community from external threats, a wave of thefts within the school has forced administrators, including newly hired Security Director Thomas Shia, to focus on internal security problems as well.
 Greenvald resigns after 17
years Landy, staff reassigned to
accommodate
After spending 17 years as an educator at JDS, eight of which he spent as an administrator, Rabbi Reuven Greenvald resigned from his position as the Upper School principal to accept a two year position in the prestigious Jerusalem Fellowship, leaving Dean Roslyn Landy to take over as interim principal.
State of School addresses present, future
A meeting entitled, “State of the School” to discuss the school’s achievements and challenges for this year and for the future was held for parents at the Lower School campus on May 29.
Double science elective implemented
Courses spark debate over arts’ importance
A junior and senior elective science class will be held next year for students interested in taking two science courses in one semester, as students continue to favor academic elective classes over electives in the arts.
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